Deluxe Introductory Flight Lesson - 2 hrs.

$599.00

Our Deluxe Introductory Flight Lesson includes a 1.5 hr. flight with a Certified Flight Instructor, and gives you and the instructor more flexibility in what you can cover on that first lesson. You will be able to fly further away from the airport and practice maneuvers further away from our home airport.

For one person only, no passengers allowed on our flight lessons (unless under 18 years old may be accompanied by a parent or guardian).

Does not include sightseeing, touring, or additional passengers. If you would like to book a Tour and Fly the Airplane, please choose our U-Fly with Friends option.

The Deluxe Intro Flight Lesson Includes:

  • Approximately 90 minutes of flight time in a Cessna 172SP G1000.

  • Approximately 30 minutes of ground training, including preflight and postflight briefings.

  • Introduction to the four fundamentals of flight such as straight and level, turns, climbs, and descents.

  • Pilot Logbook.

Basic Introductory Flight Lesson - 1 hr.

$349.00

For those serious about learning to fly, here's your chance to try an actual flight lesson with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor.  

For one person only, no passengers allowed on our flight lessons (unless under 18 years old may be accompanied by a parent or guardian).

Does not include sightseeing, touring, or additional passengers. If you would like to book a Tour and Fly the Airplane, please choose our U-Fly with Friends option.

The Basic Intro Flight Lesson Includes:

  • Approximately 40 minutes of flight time in a Cessna 172SP G1000.

  • Approximately 20 minutes of ground training, including preflight and postflight briefings.

  • Introduction to the four fundamentals of flight such as straight and level, turns, climbs, and descents.

  • Pilot Logbook.

About our Introductory Flight Lesson:

We want you to have a great time on your first lesson with one of our instructors. Beyond that we want you to come away feeling confident in your decision to pursue your flight training with us here at FlyBayArea. Our instructors are eager to help and share their wealth of knowledge to make you a safe and efficient pilot.

The Introductory Flight Lesson will include hands-on flight training experience that you can log towards your Private Pilot License.  Here's a break down of the first lesson:

Lesson 1: Introductory Flight

  • Certificates and Documents

  • Use of Checklists

  • Preflight Inspection

  • Location of First Aid Kit

  • Positive Exchange of Flight Controls

  • Engine Starting

  • Taxiing

  • Before-Takeoff Check

  • Collision Avoidance Procedures

  • Normal Takeoff and Climb

  • Use of Trim Control

  • Straight-and-Level Flight

  • Climbs, Descents, and Leveloffs

  • Medium-Banked Turns in Both Directions

  • Normal Approach and Landing

  • After-Landing Procedures, Parking, and Securing

After completing the first lesson you will be ready to sign up for our Private Pilot Course and will receive credit towards the completion of the Private Pilot Course offered through Fly Bay Area. We hope that you decide to Join our flight school after your Introductory Flight Lesson.

If you have any questions about this program please contact us via email at info@flybayarea.com or call (650) 631-2927.

Happy Flying!